News and updates from the Estes Valley Library

By Kurtis Kelly

Special to the Trail-Gazette

Posted:
09/19/2013 05:22:13 AM MDT

Like so many, the team at the Estes Valley Library has had heavy hearts this week as we emerge from a valley-wide disaster, cognizant of its impact on so many lives and dreams. And like so many, we are inspired by the spirit of a great community pulling together. The Library was fortunate to be able to re-open for limited and critical services last Saturday, September 14.

Here are some important updates from the Library:

All our library staff are safe and accounted for.

While general operations have resumed, the Library will close on Friday, September 20 and possibly on Saturday and Sunday for the recovery efforts to carpet and wall flooding that impacted the northwest section of the first floor. The Library anticipates resuming regular hours on Monday, September 23.

Library display table will focus on "What You Need to Know" each day as it relates to emergencies, evacuations, closures, and health. We realize an informed valley is a stronger valley.

You can help the Library by keeping the books you already have checked out until further notice. We're maxed out on storage capacity as we recover from flooding and store parts of our collection in temporary spaces.

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We understand that due to flooding, evacuations and road closures, many residents have materials that they will be unable to return for a long time. No worries. Let us know and we will mark these items as temporarily unavailable and keep your account clear of any late fees or overdues. The safety of our residents is of utmost priority.

The Library is open for check-outs of children's books, new adult and adult nonfiction, DVDs, music CDs, and magazines. Also available are eBooks, eMagazines and downloadable audio. Access is temporarily limited in the areas of general fiction, nonfiction, large print, and audiobooks.

The Library Benefit Dinner with author Craig Johnson on September 29 has been canceled. Those with reservations will be refunded. Regular library programs will resume on a more normal basis in October.

No book or materials donations are being accepted at this time—as there is no space to store or sort them. In time, we will once again welcome donations.

Our communication with the public is a top priority. We will continue to update everyone in this space with updates on any changes in service. If you are not yet on our email list to receive library updates, contact us and we'll be sure to add your email. Watch the Library Facebook page as well as our website at estesvalleylibrary.org

Our thoughts continue to focus on the safety and well-being of the people of the Estes Valley. We look forward to being of service as a great community rallies from a difficult time.

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